Chemistry of Life
Across
- 2. A chemical that speeds up chemical reactions in biological organisms.
- 4. Two ways we get necessary elements into our bodies. (2 words)
- 6. A large molecule made of repeating parts.
- 9. The chemicals that go into a reaction.
- 10. A macromolecule that includes antibodies.
- 11. A function of lipids
- 14. An example of a nucleic acid.
- 16. he monomer of a nucleic acid.
- 18. An example of a protein hormone.
- 20. An example of a disaccharide.
- 22. The location on an enzyme where it binds to a substrate. (2 words)
- 24. A macromolecule that makes up exoskeletons.
- 25. The monomers of proteins.
Down
- 1. The monomer of a carbohydrate.
- 3. A small unit that can join with others to form a polymer.
- 5. Components of lipids. (3 words)
- 7. A large molecule.
- 8. The six elements most abundant in living organisms.
- 12. The location on a substrate where it binds to an enzyme.
- 13. The chemical that an enzyme acts on.
- 15. Enzymes work by lowering the __________ of a reaction. (2 words)
- 17. The main function of carbohydrates.
- 19. A macromolecule that carries genetic information. (2 words)
- 21. The chemicals that come out of a reaction.
- 23. An example of a lipid